Guide to
services
Inspiring learning, enabling success
Spaces for learning and research
Access to a wide range of resources
(electronic and print)
Extensive opening hours
Expert assistance and guidance

Inspiring success

Getting started
Your Teesside University student account:

Teesside University Smart Card (TUSC)
Your TUSC and Personal Identification Number (PIN)
allow you to:
> borrow and renew books
> access University buildings including the Library during
self-service hours
> use the campus-wide MyPrint system
> pay for food and drink in University catering outlets.

ICT username and password
Your ICT username and password enable you to:
> log in to PCs on campus
> access to electronic resources off campus
> access your student email account.
Please check your University email account regularly as this
is where any University correspondence will be sent.

Printing and photocopying
(MyPrint) in the Library
The Library has integrated printing and photocopying
machines offering A4 and A3 print and a free scan to email
facility as long as your account is in credit. To register your
TUSC for use go to http://myprint.tees.ac.uk

Subject help and information:
The Learning Hub and Information Desk staff will assist with
subject enquiries (e.g. finding appropriate print and electronic
resources) and provide help with academic skills (e.g.
referencing, writing and critical thinking). For details of the
academic librarians available to support you, see the LibGuide
for your subject at http://tees.libguides.com/

The Catalogue
> The Catalogue will help you find what the Library has in stock
and where it is located http://lis.tees.ac.uk/catalogue
> using your borrower number (on your TUSC) and PIN, you
can also use the Catalogue to check your Library account.
Please refer to http://lis.tees.ac.uk/fines for our policy on fines.

TeesRep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Teesside University Research Collection
TeesRep gives you access to a growing collection of peerreviewed research and e-theses produced by Teesside University
researchers. For further information see tees.ac.uk/teesrep

Finding resources and
using the Library

Borrow,
return and
renew
Borrowing books
You can borrow items using the selfservice machines on the ground floor
of the Library. You will need your
TUSC and PIN.

Returning books
Please return your books by using the
self-service machines on the ground
floor or by post (you should obtain
proof of posting).

Renewals
Using your TUSC and PIN, you can
renew loans in person, online or by
telephone.

Reservations
If all copies of a book are on loan you
can reserve it via the Catalogue. You
will need your TUSC and PIN.

Our research shows that students who achieve the highest grades
are those who use library resources the most. Our
team of academic librarians and Learning Hub staff work closely
with your tutors to ensure that you develop the skills you need to
succeed.

Help yourself to succeed by:
> visiting the Learning Hub (ground floor) and the Information
Desk (floor 2) for help with referencing, literature searching and
referral for additional academic skills support
(including maths)
> attending timetabled sessions to help you develop your skills in
literature searching
> attending Succeed@Tees workshops on topics such as
referencing, finding information and writing essays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see
http://tees.libguides.com/workshops
> using your subject-specific LibGuide (available online at
http://tees.libguides.com) to find information about academic
resources such as ebooks and journals that are immediately
available to you
> developing your study skills using the material available from
the Learning Hub website at http://dissc.tees.ac.uk

Learning Success

Study Spaces
The Library has PCs on all floors and is zoned to suit a variety of
study needs including:
> Silent Zone – for individual study and research (Floor 3)
> Quiet Study – if you need to study on your own but need to
confer occasionally (Floor 2)
> Quiet Group Discussion – for discussion and collaborative
learning (Floor 1)
> Social Learning – for informal study and networking (Ground)
> The Corner – for postgraduate/research students (located
next to the entrance of the Students’ Union)
Food and drink policy varies on each floor so please refer to
Library Policy Statements available at http://lis.tees.ac.uk/
regulations/Library_Policy_Statements_May_2013.pdf

Group working areas
These areas can be booked online http://tees.libcal.com/
booking/grouprooms or via the iZone on the ground floor.

Touchdown
The PCs located on the ground floor are available for
20 minutes to allow quick access to University services
e.g. printing and email.

Distance and
off-Campus learning
Support is available for distance and off-campus learning
and research, including:
> LibGuides offer a guide to resources for your subject
area – see http://tees.libguides.com/
> postal service – for more information go to
http://lis.tees.ac.uk/offcampus
> access to other higher education libraries through the
SCONUL Access Scheme – for more information go to
access.sconul.ac.uk/sconul-access
> 24-hour access to your library account online via the
catalogue using My Account.